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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 1990 PAGE 9 --"There is electromechanical equipment available from the City of New Brighton which counts volume and speed of vehicles. This would gave a true answer of how much speeding is done without setting up a visible squad car with one-way radar guns. I asked that you don't rely on the speed survey of Wash. Cty because it is faulty." Administrator Kueffner explained the County has passed a resolution for a speed study, and we are awaiting these results. There are other issues in Mr. Acree's letter that have not been addressed., such as the suggestion of sidewalks. Kueffner stated she did not intend to neglect anything and asked for direction from the Council on how to address these issues. Mayor Dunn indicated the Administrator has done what the Council has directed her to do and has responded adequately. 8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Items noted from the Comprehensive Plan: Lee Hunt Because of the meeting running so late, Councilman Hunt withdrew this item from the agenda. Mayor Dunn reported the Lake Elmo Fire Department held a fantastic Open House. Also on October 25th the Met. Council will address Section 8 Housing. 9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Letter from Washington County Auditor --Treasurer's Office regarding property tax reduction request by David. Johnson on building and property in Section 32 The City received a letter from the Washington County Auditor --Treasurer regarding a request for a $10,000 tax abatement by David Johnson, (ConnCo Shoes) Property Number 37032-3852. The City must respond to this within 20 days of the issuance of the letter. The Administrator reported she had talked to Ed Heivin and who wrote and initiated the "Report of County Assessor's Investigation", who stated that the words, "There is a high vacancy rate due to the policies of Lake Elmo won't permit any other usages", were of the applicant and not the conclusion of the assessor. Mayor Dunn indicated she was appalled that any resident or corporation of Lake Elmo would expect the general population to pick up the tab on their taxes. In regard to the statement "the policies of Lake Elmo won't permit any other usages", Mayor Dunn noted there are well over 150 allowed uses in the General Business Zoning District. She found it hard to believe there wasn't anything that would be applicable for this property. Dunn opposed the abatement and asked the City Administrator to write a letter to Washington County indicating our opposition.